Yoga means to yoke or unity. It also means discipline or effort. Yoga focuses on healing the whole person and views the mind and body in unity.


Yoga improves circulation, strength, balance and flexibility. It helps to quiet the mind. When you're relaxed and your mind is calm and focused, the body has an innate capacity to heal itself.

Designed for men and women 35 and older, this style of yoga is safe and non-competitive. Lisa's classes begin with simple breathing techniques. She then guides you through a variety of postures (asanas) with breath and movement designed to reduce stress, improve circulation and increase strength, flexibility and balance. The class ends with a guided relaxation which helps to quiet the mind. Everyone can benefit from this class because the postures are modified to suit all fitness levels. You will leave the class feeling refreshed and peaceful with an overall sense of well-being.

Lisa Galizia studied yoga and was certified by Samata International Yoga and Health Center in Los Angeles. She also received advanced training in yoga therapy from her brother, Larry Payne PhD, founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Lisa is a registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance and has taught yoga for 10 years. Lisa also has a B.A. in Foods and Nutrition from CSULB.